It is with great sadness that I have learned that a friend of mine from Northern Thailand has passed away by thier own choice. Can anybody please tell me what happens next?? eg. Funeral arrangments and what else happens from there? I believe that the body is to be cremated but not sure...

Please no jokes... Thanks

My commisorations to you, sorry for the loss of a friend.

As regards funeral arrangements, they are up to the next of kin.

Normaly there is either a three, five or seven day wake.

Some more information here

http://www.thaiworldview.com/bouddha/ceremon6.htm

My condolence to your lost.

It is with great sadness that I have learned that a friend of mine from Northern Thailand has passed away by thier own choice. Can anybody please tell me what happens next?? eg. Funeral arrangments and what else happens from there? I believe that the body is to be cremated but not sure...

sorry to hear - as has been written already the funeral arrangements are normally managed by the family. If she hasn't any then close friends take on the role. As a friend of hers you may wish to ask if the family would like any help from you.

CB